Delicious Stuffed Pumpkin Recipe For Thanksgiving

STUFFED PUMPKIN DINNER

Steps:

• Wash pumpkin; cut a 6-in. circle around top stem. Remove top and set aside; discard seeds and loose fibers from inside. Place pumpkin in a large Dutch oven. Fill with boiling water to a depth of 6 in.; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the pumpkin is almost tender but holds its shape. Carefully remove and drain well; pat dry. , In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain well. Cool slightly; place in a large bowl. Add rice, tomato sauce, ham, eggs, garlic, oregano, pepper, vinegar and remaining salt. , Place pumpkin in a shallow sturdy baking pan. Firmly pack beef mixture into pumpkin; replace top. Leaving pan uncovered, bake at 350° for 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the top; if desired, use paper towel to remove excess moisture from top of meat. Slice pumpkin into wedges.

DELICIOUS STUFFED PUMPKIN RECIPE FOR THANKSGIVING

Steps:

• To make stuffed pumpkin, start by first washing the pumpkin thoroughly. Then, draw a circle around the top stem and cut it and put it aside. Discard the seeds and loosen the fibers from within the pumpkin. You can use the pumpkin seeds in salads or have them as a healthy snack.
• Once done, keep the pumpkin in a large Dutch oven and fill it with boiling water to a depth of almost 6 inches. Now add 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Cover the pumpkin with the top you had set aside, and allow it to simmer for half an hour or till the time the pumpkin becomes almost tender. Ensure that it still holds shape. You would not want it to become too tender as it would easily break. Now, remove the water carefully from the pumpkin and pat it dry, whilst allowing it to cool.
• Meanwhile, cook the minced beef, green pepper, and onions, in a large skillet on medium heat. Continue to cook it until the meat no longer remains pink in color, and the vegetables tender. Once done, let it cool. Place the mixture, thus created, in a large bowl and to it add cooked rice, ham, tomato sauce, sautéd garlic, eggs, pepper, oregano, vinegar and the remaining 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Mix well.
• Now, in a shallow and sturdy baking pan, place the pumpkin and firmly pack the beef and rice mixture (that you mixed in a large bowl) into it. Cover the top and bake the pumpkin at 350° for 1 hour, leaving the baking pan uncovered. Once done, let it stand for not less than 10 minutes.
• Once done, ensure you remove the top and if you prefer to use a paper towel to let out excess moisture from the top of the meat. Now slice the pumpkin into 6-8 wedges and serve. Enjoy this delicious Thanksgiving treat with your loved ones!

THANKSGIVING STUFFED ROAST PUMPKINS RECIPE

Steps:

• Roast the Pumpkins and Squash: Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat to 350°F (180°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Working with one pumpkin at a time, use a sharp paring knife to cut the top of the pumpkin off in one piece (as when making a jack-o'-lantern). Carefully run knife along the cavity of the pumpkin to loosen seeds and stringy pulp, then use a spoon to scoop them out and scrape the cavity clean. Using the paring knife, scrape seeds and pulp from the tops as well. Discard seeds and pulp or reserve for another use (try roasting the seeds with one of our seasoning combinations for a snack). Repeat with remaining pumpkins.
• Make the Glaze (Optional): Whisk ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.